Electronic Instrumentation Specialist / 00648992

Position Description:Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Chevron North America Exploration and Production is accepting online applications for the position of an Electronic Instrumentation Specialist located in Seminole, TX through June 4, 2008.Qualifications:Key Job Responsibilities:• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event• Perform highly skilled installation, commissioning, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and related equipment• Calibrate and modify Man Machine Interface, Programmable Logic Controllers, and radio communication systems (SCADA)• Partner with other employees, and contractors to ensure all electronic, instrumentation, and related equipment is operating at peak efficiency• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning, and prioritization• Interpret drawings and specifications, and coordinate with engineers to prepare change orders and implement design changes• Assure all work performed adheres to Chevrons Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements• Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:• A minimum of two years related experience • Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime • Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination, as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection processPreferred Qualifications:• Associates or Bachelors degree of Applied Science in Instrumentation Technology, Automation, Engineering or related technology • Broad knowledge of electronic, instrumentation and related equipment, including but not limited to: process indicators, electronic process control, SCADA, transmitters, calibration procedures - process and equipment, calculations, technical drawings, loop schematics and control diagrams, and gas monitors, capable of building and troubleshooting PLC logic and control. General familiarity with DCS systems• Ability to safely and competently assist field electricians when necessary or in emergency situation with Low/Medium/High voltage switchgear and Motor Control Center (MCC) sections. (i.e. 480, 4160, 25,000 volt) • General understanding of motor controls, transformers, lightning arrestors, grounding, emergency systems, test equipment and procedures, cable terminations, heat trace, and lighting • Proficiency in SCADA, PLC's, Various IO Driver Programs, Structured Query Language • Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, and an aptitude for learning new software packages• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers• Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervisionRelocation Options:Relocation will not be considered.International Considerations:Expatriate assignments will not be considered for this positionEOE M/F/D/V Learn more about Chevron Location:US-TX-Seminole Status:Full Time, Employee Job Category:Engineering